It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.
In our social contract, we have provisions that see to it that you take care of people who need some help.
I've been in a lot of elections.
Separation of power says the judiciary committee is supposed to confirm qualified judges and then what the Supreme Court does, that is their function, not my function.
I think if you can get people to laugh, you can get people to listen.
There's a great public disinclination toward politicians.
Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes.
I'm a loyal Democrat.
As the Republican Party has moved farther and farther to the right, I have found myself increasingly at odds with the Republican philosophy and more in line with the philosophy of the Democratic Party.
Cannibals are devouring senators.
There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset.
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.
The solicitor general is sometimes referred to as the 10th Supreme Court justice - a pretty important position.